SCHOLARSHIPS
SUPPORTING THE FUTURE
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation gives away tens of thousands of dollars of college scholarships to young water sports athletes each year.
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The applicant must be an incoming Freshman through Senior at a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college or university as a full-time student as well as a U.S. Citizen. Award will be made to an undergraduate student and for no more than (3) academic years. Recipients must attend school for the full year during the year of the award.
General guidelines for consideration include the number of years the applicant has been a member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, academic achievement, two letters of reference, work record, school and community activities, and a 500-word essay or 3:00 to 5:00 minute video. The deadline is April 1.
Also considered are the individual's contributions to the sport as a skier, rider, barefooter or as a volunteer or official at tournaments.
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NATIONAL SELECTION COMMITTEE
A National Selection Committee will choose the finalists based on information included with the completed application. Winners will be notified by July 15.
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Scholarship Selection Committee:
Chair (Open) scholarships@waterskihalloffame.com
Betsy Anderson Gilman
Connie Bergmark
Rob Blair
Katie Horton
Jody Johnson
Megan Lambert
Teri Larson Jones
Bob Mayhew
Jim Norton
Roger Olson
Glenn Sperry
Bobby Reich (Advisor)
GRANTS
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Grants
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation considers providing opportunities for youth athletes to compete in towed water sports, a top priority. We encourage clubs and programs from all areas of the United States to apply for our two grant programs
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation initiative seeks to support and expand high-quality programs for youth that promote character building, education, water safety, active healthy, and drug-free behaviors, including event participation in water skiing, wakeboarding, and all towed water sports.
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation does not discriminate, in its club grant selection process, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, marital status, sex, disability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation of any club member or staff.
Michael Gerken Equipment
Grant
In an effort to further support collegiate water ski teams, the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation will administer a $1,500 grant to collegiate water ski teams to help fund equipment such as water skis, bindings, vests, ropes, etc.
The Michael Gerken Equipment Grant was established in honor of Michael Gerken, a member of the Iowa State University water ski team, whose life exemplified the principles of good sportsmanship and fairness, competition and courage.
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To apply for this or any grant from the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation please email our scholarship administrator scholarshipadmin@waterskihalloffame.com
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